Monday, March 24, 2014

The Tequila Diet? Really? Maybe.

A new study has found that agavins, the natural sugar found in the agave plant (the plant that produces tequila) can aid in weight loss and help fight diabetes.

Researchers fed mice a standard diet but added agavins to their water. The mice that consumed the agavin-laden water ate less and had lower overall blood glucose levels. The study suggests that regular consumption of agavins, say in a sweetener, could help people battling diabetes and assist in weight loss.

There's no agavin sweetener (these sugars are different from agave syrup), so we'll just have to stick with tequila for now which isn't a bad way to indulge in alcohol. Why? Because if you're not doing teenage-style tequila shots, you can't slam it. Tequila is a sipping cocktail.

A Healthier Margarita
Margaritas can be a full-on fat pill when you drink the syrupy sweet sugar bombs. Additionally, those pre-made low-cal margaritas, sorry SkinnyGirl fans, are just terrible. Any time I drink them, I have the worst hangovers.

Make an all-natural margarita, using good tequila, and you will never drink from a pre-made mix again. All you need is three ingredients:

1.5 oz tequila

2 tsp agave nectar

1 oz lime juice (approx 1/2 of a lime)

Mix the ingredients by swirling or stirring, to dissolve the agave nectar. Add enough ice to your favorite margarita glass. Serve with a salted rim, if desired, and a lime wedge.